Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-26

ONE BALLOT TAKEN BY THE
NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY.

Leon Abbett-rhe Republicans, Two
Labor Represe natives and speaker
Baird Abstain from Notlng-Gen.
MRXey Leads on the FIrst Ballot In
Texas.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 25.-A crisis was
reached in the Senatorial situation this
afternoon when the Democratic majority
OF the Assembly, in pursuance OF their
caucus programme, forced a ballot. A
call of the House was made immediately
upon reassembling at 3 o'clock, and
within few minutes all the members
were in their places except Mr.. Throck-
morton, Democrat, whose absence was
not satisfactorily accounted for. Still
tue Democrats had 30 members present
to 30 Republicans, and they resolved to
proceed. The Republicans gave notice
that they would not take part in these
proceedings, because balloting for Senator
was not authorized by law until the
second Tuesday after the organization OF
the legislature, and the Legislature was
not fully organized as yet, the Senate not
having organized.
The Senate met at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. Secretary Reading called the body
TO order.
Senator Livingston, OF Union, arose
anu stated that ne held In his hand the
credentials of Senators-elect Werts, of
Morris; Baker, of Cumberland, and Ed.
wards, of Hudson-sll Democrats, aud
he desired that these gentlemen should
be sworn in and their names placed on
the roll.
Senator Griggs, at the same time moved
that the organization of The Senate be
postponed to Friday noon, and that the
Senate adjourn to that time.
Senator Moon moved that action on
Senator Griggs' motion be deferred until
the credentials in Senator Livingston's
hands be disposed of.
Senator Griggs replied that a motion to
adjourn took precedence of all other
business, and that his motion must be
voted down before other business could
be taken up.
Senator Livingston raised the point
tat Senator Griggs' motion was to post
poned aud that it differed from a motion to
adjourn, and did not take precedences.
Secretary Reading, however, took Sen
atOr Griggs' view and put his motion,
which was carried by vote Of s 10 3,
Messrs. Livingstone, Mcbride and Moon
being in the negative.
REVOLUTIONARY TACTICS.
A Democratic member replied that it
w no u ub buC IGNOiubluubIH UdCLlcb Oh Iub
Republicans had prevented the Orgauiza-
ton of the Senate, but all the Democratic
members of the Legislature were ready
to comply with the law. He said that
he believed the attitudes OF the TWO par
ties were fully understood by the people,
and further debate was useless He
moved the previous question. 1t was
carried by party vote of 80 Demo-
Gratis. Speaker Baird and two labor men
pnA hn Do, a
publicans again entered "A protest but
the House proceeded to vote on the ques-
tion OF taking ballot, and 1T prevailed
by the votes of the 30 Democrats. The
Republicans refused to vote.
THE RULE READ.
The rule requiring all members present
to vote, except when excused by the
House, was read. The Republicans, how
ever, still declined to vote. The matter
was not pressed, but nominations for
Senator were received. Leon Abbett, OF
Hudson, was placed in nomination. The
roll was called and thirty votes were
cast for Mr.. Albeit. This included all
the Democratic Assemblymen except Mr.,
ThrockmortoD, who was absent, and Mr..
Baird not voting. None Of the Republi-
cans or Labor men voted. The record
was ordered to be entered on the Assem-
bly, journal, and an adjournment
then took place till IL 80
O'Clock tomorrow morning, when the
Democratic Senators will join with the
Assembly in formally voting for Mr.. Abb
bett. With nine Senators the Democrats
would have 80 votes or two short of the
number necessary to elect. They are
hopeful, however, OF having both their
missing man, Throckmorton, and Speaker
Baird with them in the final vote. The
RepuD Dicans express no anxiety. The
Senate adjourned to Friday. They say,
however, that the action OF the Democrats
Is Illegal, and Will not stand. They will
persist in refusing to vote.
The Republican legislative caucus held
this evening decided to appoint com
mIttee to obtain an opinion as to the
legality OF the Democratic vote to-day
for United States Senator and the pro-
posed JOINT meeting tomorrow. The Re-
publIcans Will attend the Joint meeting,
but will not vote. II the Democrats do
not secure Nj. Baird or some other vote
TO make Al in all, Dalloting will go on from
day to day.
INDIANA's MIDDLE.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25.-The Senate
rial tiglt is without change at noon, the
senate proceeded to the hall of the, House
and two ballots were taken. All the
members were present to-day, and the
figures went back 70 those OF last week,
as follows: Turpie 70, Harrison II, Allen
4. The attorneys or Lieut.. GOV. Robert
son appeared in the Supreme Court this
morning, and asked that time be
set for hearing arguments in the
appeal from Judge Ayers decision re-
straining Mr. Robertson from performin <
the duties Of Lieutenant Governor. Court
will hear arguments on Thursday.
LONG FIGHT EXPECTED.
CHARLEsTowN, W. VA, Jan. % The
Senate and House Of Delegates met at
noon to-day in their respective chamber
and voted for United States Senator. Mr..
Campbell, Senator, received 40 votes, 10
In the Senate and 30 In the House. gain
OF 3 over the caucus. Tomorrow the Two
houses will ballot IN joint session, and as
Camden needs 90 votes II ~ believed tn at
the fight will be a long one.
TENNEssEE's FIGHT.
NASHVILLE. Jan. 25.-The Tennessee
Legislature assemb bled at II o'clock to.
day and proceeded with the sixth ballot
for United States Senator. Ex-Gov. w.
B. Bate (Dem.) received 81 votes. NJ.
Hughes, Jr., Rep. AZ; James u. Porter
Dem. /; Trimble Rep voted for Mr..
Porter. The Democrats are jubilant over
the result.
TEXAS sENlTORsHIP.
AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. 25.-In the House
this afternoon the first ballot for United
States Senator resulted as follows: Gen.
Maxev "a: Judge Reagan. 81. Gov. Ira